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Congratulations

Congratulations

Dear Kirby Customer,

Congratulations on the purchase of The Ultimate G series™.

You now own a superior, complete home maintenance

system designed to help make your home and furnishings

numerous benefits and features. The Kirby video will give

you step-by-step instructions on your machine’s operation.

Your local distributor is available should you have any

further questions.

Kirby, the hallmark of innovation and quality for over 85

years, sells through the in-home sales method in over 60

countries. We, at Kirby, want you to know that every

customer is important to us and that we sincerely

appreciate your business.

Please enjoy your Ultimate G to its fullest!

Kirby, Micron Magic, Split Second, Split Second 2, Scuttle, Odorific, TechDrive, Miracle Waxer, and Mini Em-Tor are registered

trademarks of The Scott Fetzer Company.

The Ultimate G series is a trademark of The Scott Fetzer Company.

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The Ultimate G series™ Model G7D is Listed and Certified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and

Canadian Standards Association as a double insulated appliance. The Model 293001 and 295001

• Donotleaveapplianceunattendedwhenrunningorpluggedin.Unplugfromoutletwhen 

not in use and before servicing.

• Donotuseoutdoors.UseonlyondrysurfacesorwiththeKirbyCarpetShampooSystem.

• Donotallowtobeusedasatoy.Closeattentionisnecessarywhenusedbyornearchildren. 

Do not let children use the cleaner unattended.

• Useonlyasdescribedinthismanual.Useonlymanufacturer’srecommendedattachments.

• Donothandleplugorappliancewithwethands.

• Donotputanyobjectintoopenings.Donotusewithanyopeningblocked;keepopenings 

free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce airflow.

• Keephair,looseclothing,fingersandallpartsofbodyawayfromopeningsandmovingparts.

• Donotpickupanythingthatisburning,smolderingorsmoking,suchascigarettes,matches, 

glowing particles or hot ashes.

• Donotpickupcombustiblematerials.

• Donotusewithoutdustbagand/orfiltersinplace.

• TurnKirbyOFFbeforeunpluggingthecord.

• Useextracarewhencleaningonstairs.

• Unplugthecordfromthewalloutletandletthemotorcometoacompletestopbefore 

attempting any cleaning, service or changing accessories.

• ThisapplianceisprovidedwithDoubleInsulation.Itmustbeservicedbyafactoryauthorized 

distributor or service center using genuine Kirby parts to maintain safety and to protect your

warranty. See page 51.

• KeepallKirbychemicalsoutofthereachofchildren.Thesechemicalsmaycauseirritation 

or discomfort if swallowed or placed in the eyes.

• DonotuseflammableorcombustiblefluidinthePortableSprayer.

• DonotusepesticidesorchemicalproductsinthePortableSprayerthatmayaffectordamage 

the human respiratory system, eyes or skin.

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Important Safety Instructions 2

About this Manual 4

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Micron Magic

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HEPA Filtration 5

Part 1 — Getting Started 6

Moving Your Ultimate G/HandleTiltLatch/Toe-TouchControl

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 PowerNozzleHeightAdjustment/TechDrive

Power Assist 8

The Upright Cleaner 13

The Upright as a Straight Suction Cleaner 14

The Portable Cleaner 15

Part 3—Canister Cleaner & Attachments 17

 ConvertingtoaCanisterCleaner/InstallingtheAttachmentHose 18

 ExtensionTubes/SurfaceNozzle 19

 DusterBrush/UpholsteryNozzle 20

 CreviceTool/Wall&CeilingBrush 20

 MassageCup/SuctionControlGrip 21

Using Your Ultimate GasaBlower 21

 TheFloorCareSystem-FloorBuffer 38

The Floor Care System - Carpet Fluffer 40

The Turbo Accessory System

The Zippbrush

Part 5 — Operating/Maintenance Tips 45

 ChangingthePowerNozzleBelt 46

 AdjustingtheBrushRollHeight 48

 LightBulbReplacement 49

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Youboughtthebest;youexpectthebest.That’swhyKirbydevelopedtheMicronMagic

* Captures and retains 99.97% of household dust, pollen, dust mites and other particles

needs.TheKirbyMicronMagicHEPAFiltrationSystemdemonstratesthequalityyouexpect

ReordergenuineKirbyMicronMagicHEPAfilterbagsfromyourlocalauthorized

Kirby Distributor.

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BottomPedal

Ultimate G all the way up.

Then, with your Ultimate G ON, press the Toe-Touch Control

Upper Pedal

the tone of the motor. This means your Ultimate G has sealed to

NOTE: When finished vacuuming, press the Toe-Touch Control

12 located just below the

To place TechDrive in Neutral, push down the gray “N” side

(marked“N”forNeutral)oftheTechDrivePowerAssistN/D

Pedal

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BesidesbeingaremarkableUprightCleaner,theUltimate G

and carpeted stairs.

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is disengaged.

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CAUTION:

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NOTE:

Do not use portable mode on upholstered furniture.

Place your Ultimate G on one of the carpeted steps, while

supporting the rear of the Ultimate G.

RollthecleanerbackandforthsothattheBrushRoll

Cleaning mattress surfaces is done the same as carpeted

stairs. To begin, set the Ultimate GHandPortableonthe

mattress.WiththeBrushRollengaged,turntheUltimate G

Forstraightsuctioncleaning,raisetheHeadlightHood

andflipouttheL-shapedhandleontheBeltLifter

toturntheBeltLifterallthewaytotheleft(counter-clock-

wise)untiltheredarrowslineup.ThiswillstoptheBrush

Roll from turning.

ReturntheL-shapedhandleontheBeltLiftertoitsclosed

Also make sure TechDrive is in the neutral position whan vacuuming stairs.

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AttachmentHosetotheUltimate G.)

WiththeAttachmentHoseinplace,theUltimate G will

automatically adjust to high speed for hose operation.

NOTE: If the Ultimate G will not run when the Power

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BottomPedal

Ultimate G OFF by pressing the Power Switch

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the red arrows line up.

the hose up against the Ultimate G.

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the suction relief faceplate into place.

To remove the suction relief faceplate, reverse the

One or two Extension Tubes can be attached to the end of

the hose to extend your reach and efficiently use various